Fabulous February at the SHS Library

This post is a tad bit late, but we did have a fabulous February.  It is always a short month, but definitely busy due to Valentines Day and Black History Month.  I divided my time between the 2 themes.  We started off the month with a book promotion .- check out a book and get a winter treat.

Then the library had a "Romantic Book Couples" contest . . .

 . . . and we also did "Blind Date with a Book."

Note to self for next year's Blind Date with a Book . . . pick more action and fantasy books.  I had a plethora of romance, and a lot of boys who participated.  Some boys enjoy romance, but I might need to find some romance with a bit more action in them.

For the second half of February, our contest was "Celebrating Black Authors."

I was able to fit in one Pop Up library for the English teachers, and do a bit of decorating too.  Most of the book displays stayed with the Winter theme, but I did change one to incorporate both Valentines day and Black History Month.  This display was a repeat from last year.

For students and teachers who participated in our contests, I gave away books and snacks.  I am happy to say there was lots of participation, and my book stash is about to be depleted which is a good problem to have.

Fortunately, I found out that First Book, the company that sponsors Open eBook, has a book bank.  I just purchased 92 books for $36.00!  Now that's a deal.  You shop for boxes of books that have been donated by the publishers, and you only have to pay the shipping.  There are both paperbacks and hard backs, and the books are for all ages.  Librarians and teachers should definitely go to the First Book website and explore the First Book National Book Bank.  It was quite the find for me.

Happy Reading!